Flowerpot Bay Lodge

15/10/2026

Birding Special update.
Jan 20th to 25th 2027. Two spaces left
4 Nights, 2 Islands, incl palagic & outer Islands.
Booking & details here; https://www.flowerpotlodge.co.nz/rates

Also available Pitt Island only, 3 nights
Jan 7th to 10th
Option to add more days on Pitt or main Chatham to suit.
Email for details.

Explore Flowerpot Bay Lodge rates and plan your perfect escape. Discover competitive pricing for our comfortable accommodations.

21/09/2026

Our intermittent breeding pair of Shore Plover have wintered over and seem to have made Pitt Island their permanent home. Cant wait for you to see them in person. The entire coastline where they have settled has now (finally) been fenced off and tree planting is underway.

27/08/2026

Came accross this great clip on YouTube.

See you soon.

The Flowerplot Bay lodge is one of the most remote places in New Ze...

20/08/2026

https://www.acap.aq/latest-news/feral-cats-to-be-removed-from-new-zealands-pitt-island-and-its-feral-pigs-controlled?fbclid=IwdGRjcATzshtjbGNrBPOxdXBkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeNRfka3SxnjLCA6mxa8jFky67GHVONdX-Pty549xvCwiUHFcJTBSqn32L3Ss_aem_ewA994FQ4n8wPJgOB3wNrQ

The New Zealand Department of Conservation has announced funding towards eradicating feral cats and controlling feral pigs on Pitt Island (Rangihaute/ Rangiauria) in the Chatham Islands.

18/08/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EpXdyFwbF/

18/08/2026

And this is where the name came from. The Flowerpot Rock, an impressive 5m high limestone formation that dominated the inner bay here in front of the Lodge. Unfortunately it was destroyed many years ago. The rock in the background is where the Flowerpot wharf now sits.

18/08/2026

Calling all Birders, Tickers, Twitchers
Dates are set for our next Birding Special Package

4 Days, 2 Islands -January 2027, highlights:
Pitt Island 3 days
Outer Islands boat tour, Pyramid, Mangere, Rangatira Is
Exclusive Taiko, Sweetwater and Gap Sanctuary Tour
Max 10 spaces available.

First come, book nowhttps://www.flowerpotlodge.co.nz/library/pdfs/4-day-2-island-birding-package-2027.pdf

See the report from last seasons trip:
https://www.flowerpotlodge.co.nz/library/pdfs/chatham-and-pitt-islands-trip-report---dion.pdf

01/08/2026

PITT ISLAND ADD-ON
Did you know that our 2 or 3 day package can be used as an add-on to your Chatham Islands holiday. With the new flight schedule, its now a lot easier to add more days, just so you don't miss the BEST part of the "Chathams"
Our website has all the details, we can help intergate your extended stay.
www.flowerpotlodge.co.nz/rates

25/04/2026

Very proud to have had the opportunity to provide contracting and other support services to the Central Fencing, Pest Proof Fencing team here on Pitt Island. The new preditor proof fence at Caravan Bush will ensure a secure and safe environment for some of our most endangered species. Thanks to DOC and the landowners for making this happen, and the Lads working on the project under some challenging conditions.

13/04/2026

One of our last groups for the season. From this one vantage point, several Pitt Island Shags, no less than 17 Chatham Island Oyster Catchers, dozens of White Fronted Terns, and a few meters away a family of NZ Shore Plover.